Investment & Corporate Banking - Front Office Risk and Controls – Vice President

Mizuho • New York, NY

3d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Mizuho | Greenhill’s Investment & Corporate Banking Division is seeking a Front Office Risk & Controls Vice President to play a critical role in the development and oversight of the division’s first‑line control framework. The role serves as a core advisory function, requiring the ability to clearly communicate the firm’s policies and regulatory requirements to front‑office bankers while partnering cross‑functionally with stakeholders across the second and third lines of defense. While the position is primarily U.S.-focused, it also involves coordination and oversight of Mizuho | Greenhill operations in Europe and Asia.

Requirements

• J.D. preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of substantive experience in front office, business management, or legal environment (including large law firm experience)
• Strong familiarity with the regulatory and compliance framework applicable to Investment and Corporate Banking including M&A, Restructuring, Capital Markets, Corporate Lending
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior business leaders and front office bankers
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Ensure front‑office bankers’ adherence to the firm’s policies and applicable transactional regulatory and compliance requirements
• Provide advisory guidance to bankers on regulatory and compliance matters to support alignment with supervisory and regulatory expectations
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of processes and controls across the Banking Division
• Coordinate and manage reviews, issues, and remediation action plans arising from internal audit, regulatory examinations, and other control functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree